Lesson Collection

After enjoying a presentation of Aunt Helen's Closet A Museum Approach To Education®, a variety of workshops are available to enrich and enhance the learning experience. 
During Workshops:
  • Lessons are experienced in a classroom setting.
  • Children will explore, investigate, and examine the collection using the hands-on learning approach, which is adaptable for students of all ages and abilities.
  • Elements of language arts, science, math and social sciences are integrated through a motivating discussion and a multicultural display of the life of a unique woman.
  • Each lesson has a fiction and nonfiction piece of literature to complement and enhance the children's experience.
  • Students respond with curiosity and enthusiasm.
  • Motivates and build both language and literacy. 
  • Each lesson culminates with a meaningful and enjoyable learning activity.


To make the experience more meaningful, the resource book provides thought-provoking suggested pre/post-performance activities.  These suggestions bridge the gap across all curriculum and grade levels.  Teachers may also connect their own classroom strategies.
Aunt Helen's Workshop
Lessons Description
Be A Jewelry Detective
 Students participate in a writing project and an oral presentation while examining world class necklaces.

Three Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades K-8
Meet an Armadillo
 An interactive lesson featuring an armadillo hand puppet. This workshop involves writing and role playing.

One Session: 60-90 minutes, Grades 1-2
Appreciate A Button
 Presenting "Aunt Helen" in a button dress. Students user creative thinking to complete button jewelry projects.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 1-2
Dolls Around the World
 Dolls provide the connection between the cultures Aunt Helen visited and the students. Topics: clothing & customs.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 1-5
The World of Hats & Fans
 Includes a writing project and oral presentation based on the use of accessories throughout different cultures.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades K-6
Llamas & Camels, Oh My
 Students involve in writing and role playing activities while discussing methods of transportation around the world.

One Session: 60-90 minutes, Grades 1-2
Seashells
 Treasures of the sea - students will be fascinated by the science of shells while involved in authentic research.

Three Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades K-6
View Africa Through Wooden Artifacts
 An interactive lesson using wooden masks. Discover the story behind them, their creators and their uses.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 1-8
Kids, Kites and Traditions in Japan
 An exploration of Japan and its traditions. Students examine childhood customs and everyday modern life.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-6
Elephants of India
 A math project is integrated as we explore India's elephants through fiction and non-fiction literature.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-6
Stamps and Passports
 Students involve in authentic research using Aunt Helen's documents and stamps from her world travels.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-4
Thai Puppets and Culture
 Learn about Thailand - the Land of Smiles.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-8
Coins, Time & Travel
 Analyze 20th century coins from around the world.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-8
Weaving Fabric Tales
 Interactive storytelling based on fabrics and cultures.

One Session: 60 minutes, Grades K-2
Shoes & the Paths They've Taken
 Creative thinking and examining shoes to build stories.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 2-3
Travels Through the United States
 Tour with Aunt Helen; learn fun and relevant state facts.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 5
Aunt Lillian's Russian Plates
 Examine plates, identify stories and create your own.

Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 4-6
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